Introduced
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To allow school districts to adopt their own local policy concerning whether or not a pupil may carry a pocket pager, cell phone, etc. in school. Current state law prohibits districts from allowing students to carry the devices in school, except for health or other unusual reasons.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To lift a statewide ban on the use of cell phones or pagers by students in public schools. This would allow school districts to adopt their own local policy.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To lift a statewide ban on the use of cell phones or pagers by students in public schools. This would allow school districts to adopt their own local policy.
